Martha Karua's Submission at Uganda's Court Martial Causes ... - Tuko News
1 day ago · Why Was Martha Karua in a Ugandan Court? Karua’s presence in Uganda stems from her decision to represent Besigye, a long-time political rival of President Yoweri Museveni. Besigye, a former physician-turned-politician, has been a vocal advocate for democratic reforms in Uganda, and has faced multiple arrests over the years.
Karua Denied Representing Besigye Hours After Approval
3 days ago · Narc Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua speaks at previous function. PHOTO/Karua Karua and other 30 lawyers denied by court to represent Besigye. Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, the Court Martial Chairperson, instructed the Registrar to verify the records, which confirmed that there were no formal instructions for any other lawyers, including Karua.
Now, Court Martial rejects Martha Karua over lack of written …
2 days ago · Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial has rejected Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua and over 30 other lawyers from representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Abeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, citing the absence of written instructions. According to the prosecution, led by Col. Raphael Mugisha, only lawyers from AF Mpanga Advocates—Fredrick Mpanga, Apollo Katumba, and …
Martha Karua Narrates How Her Colleague Was Mistreated in …
2 days ago · “The Law Council has granted a temporary Practicing Certificate to Hon. Martha Karua, following her reapplication through the Uganda Law Society,” the law society announced on Monday, January 6. On November 25, 2024, it was revealed that Karua would be leading Besigye’s legal team after he was reportedly abducted when in Nairobi to attend ...
Besigye case: Court Martial rejects lawyer Martha Karua
2 days ago · The General Court Martial in Makindye on Tuesday rejected Martha Karua, Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lead lawyer, from representing him. The seven-member court, chaired by Brig. Gen. Freeman Mugabe, allowed only three lawyers: Fredrick Mpanga, Apollo Katumba, and Ernest Kalibala of AF Mpanga and Company Advocates, who were authorized by him in writing.
Karua finally cleared to represent Besigye at Uganda military court
3 days ago · Lawyers for Dr Kizza Besigye, Martha Karua (centre), Proscovia Kunihira (right) and others before they were allowed to access the courtroom at the General Court Martial in Makindye Division on December 10, 2024. ... News 27 min ago PRIME State to parents: Take Grade 7 pupils to school as they wait for KPSEA results Spot check shows some ...
Martha Karua's First Victory in Uganda's Kizza Besigye Case
3 days ago · The approval means that Karua can now represent Uganda’s opposition leader Kizza Besigye in an ongoing case in Uganda’s Court Martial. “The Law Council has granted a temporary Practicing Certificate to Hon. Martha Karua, following her reapplication through the Uganda Law Society,” the law society's statement read in part.
Martha Karua’s Second Chance in High-Stakes Besigye Case
6 days ago · It is a reprieve for Martha Karua, as the Uganda Law Council is set to meet on January 6 to determine whether she can practice law in Uganda. This after being blocked from representing Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye at Uganda’s Court Martial on December 6, 2024.. In a letter dated January 3, signed by Isaac K. Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society, the society stated it ...
Uganda Law Council grants Practicing Certificate to Karua to …
4 days ago · NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 6 – The Uganda Law Council has granted a Practicing Certificate to Martha Karua to represent Kizza Besigye at a Court Martial Tuesday following his controversial arrest in Kenya. It was a unanimous decision by the council members to allow Karua’s appeal, which she filed before the Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde.
Martha Karua Faces Ruthless Museveni Head-on
Dec 3, 2024 · National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) party leader Martha Karua has received a reprieve following a ruling at the General Court Martial (GCM) in Uganda, where she had traveled to represent opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
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